Uncoil: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncoil

[ ʌnˈkɔɪl ]

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rope

To unwind or untwist a coil or coils.

Synonyms

untwist, unwind

Examples of usage

The snake uncoiled itself and slithered away.
She uncoiled the rope from around the tree.

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spring

To release or become free from a coiled or wound position.

Synonyms

release, unwind

Examples of usage

The spring uncoiled with a loud noise.
He watched as the metal coil uncoiled slowly.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncoil" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desenrolar

🇮🇳 खोलना

🇩🇪 abwickeln

🇮🇩 mengurai

🇺🇦 розмотати

розгорнути
розкрутити

🇵🇱 odwinąć

🇯🇵 ほどく

🇫🇷 débobiner

🇪🇸 desenrollar

🇹🇷 açmak

🇰🇷 풀다

🇸🇦 يفك

🇨🇿 odvinout

🇸🇰 odvinúť

🇨🇳 解开

🇸🇮 odviti

🇮🇸 afþjálfa

🇰🇿 шешу

🇬🇪 გაშლა

🇦🇿 açmaq

🇲🇽 desenrollar

Word origin

The word 'uncoil' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and 'coil' meaning 'to wind or twist into a circular or spiral form'. The concept of uncoiling has been observed in various aspects of nature, such as snakes uncoiling themselves for movement or springs uncoiling to release stored energy. The term has been used figuratively to describe the process of unwinding or releasing tension in a situation or relationship.

See also: coil, coiled, coiling, coils, recoil.